With findings, provide an assessment and description of the distribution and population status.

Update or conduct new surveys/monitoring in key portions of the state in natural habitats (e.g. observations in roosts, colonies; not bridges or mist-netting over roadside bar ditches), coordinating with Bat Conservation International to target appropriate areas.

Provide conservation recommendations and a proposal for monitoring to assess trend in the future, if warranted by findings.

Pecos River Muskrat
The Pecos River muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus ripensis) historically occurred throughout western Texas. The last surveys for this species were conducted in 1981 and it was found it to be rare and possibly declining. It's current distribution and status is unknown.

Document the current distribution of the Pecos River muskrat in western Texas through sign surveys and live trapping.

Conduct genetic analyses on captured and museum specimens to determine the level of relatedness to other populations of Ondatra.

Provide conservation recommendations and a proposal for monitoring to assess trend in the future, if warranted by findings.

Texas Kangaroo Rat
The Texas kangaroo rat is a state-threatened species that is geographically limited to a few counties in northern Texas and only occurs in specific habitats (heavily grazed, short grass habitats with clay soils and scattered mesquite). Field surveys and assessments of current threats are currently needed to determine this species conservation status in Texas.